Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar — your go-to guide for family-friendly events in the Milwaukee area. From free storytimes and hands-on workshops to can’t-miss festivals and seasonal celebrations, we round up the best local happenings for kids and families all in one place.
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2025 Market Season REGULAR SEASON July 5th - October 30th Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm Sundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
10/25/2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location Havenwoods State Forest: 6141 N Hopkins St Milwaukee WI Havenwoods State Forest is Wisconsin's only urban state forest. The forest was created to […]
It's the last market of the season and we are celebrating! Bring the family down for free pumpkins, face painting, hot dogs, apple cider, games and more! As always, […]
Meet us at Fall Fest for Story Time! This 20-minute interactive Story Time incorporates stories, songs, and rhymes. This program is geared toward children ages 2-6, with an adult, though […]
We are excited for you to be a part of the Trail of Treats at Breuer Park in Slinger, a spooktacular Halloween event that promises to be a "frightfully" fun […]
Harvest Fest Trains Saturdays and Sundays September 6th through October 26th Combine the fun of a ride on a historic electric train with fall activities such as the Elegant Farmer’s […]
Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer Now through Oct. 27, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays only) 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 Admission: FREE (fees apply for activities, apples and […]
Experience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basse’s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, […]
Join us for Wonderland Bookshop's 1st Birthday Party! We will have special deals, activities, and raffles all day. Plus, get 20% off all books during our birthday celebration! Check the […]
ABC Academy Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you […]
Usher in Halloween at the 4th annual "Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee" on Saturday, October 25! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25 as the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee returns for another year of Halloween-themed […]
Jack O Lantern Jubilee & Halloween Village (Free!) Celebrate Halloween at the 3rd annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee on Saturday, October 25th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Baird Community Commons (400 W. […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
Fall Family Fun Day is coming to Foxtown Station on Saturday, October 25th, from 11 AM to 4 PM! Enjoy seasonal activities, live music, tasty food and drinks, family […]
Dress up in your Halloween costume and Trick or Treat the Streich Family Wetland trail system! MNP staff and volunteers will be handing out yummy candy. This is a FREE […]
Start your trick or treating early with a stroll through historic downtown Port Washington! Stop in at businesses with the event flyer in their window for a sweet treat. The […]
R.L. STINE’S GOOSEBUMPS: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM October 11 - November 2 Adapted for the stage with: Book & Lyrics by John Maclay Music & Lyrics by Danny Abosch Orchestrations […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for All Ages Open Gym on Saturdays from 4-5:30pm. RULES: Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are […]
China Lights Festival Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens: A Family Favorite! Milwaukee is in for a treat again this fall! Last year, our family visited the incredible China Lights festival […]
New for 2025 – Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 […]
Join friends and family at Old School House Park for this festive fall tradition! Check out the jack-o’-lantern display; enjoy beer, hot cider, and delicious food from local vendors; and […]
Join us at Old Falls Village Park in Menomonee Falls for its first scary Halloween event for ages 8 and older on the evenings of October 24-25th, 2025. Walk among […]
Journey through magical fairy lands, Viking ships, mermaids, witches, and wizards inhabiting the wooded trails and glistening shores of Phantom Lake YMCA camp. The Hollows is an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind experience […]
Candlelight Concerts in Milwaukee Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
October Fright Nights (Milky Way Drive-In) October 3-November 2, 2025 The Milky Way Drive-in is showing Halloween movies every weekend in October at 6:30 p.m. Beforehand, you can walk through […]
Get ready for a spook-tacular Kids Halloween Paint Party filled with colorful creations and boo-tiful masterpieces! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded […]
Join us at Little Sprouts for a free weekly Mom and Baby Group. Free for babes 12 mo and under. Older siblings are welcome! *Registration Required for Admittance* Please note: […]
H2GR0W July 14 & 21 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic […]
Join us for a special series of parenting classes in collaboration with the amazing therapists from Tosa Pediatrics! Each month, we’ll explore a different topic to support you through the […]
Join us for Tiny Tasters: A Fall Cooking Series! Our hands-on culinary adventure for little chefs aged 2-6! In partnership with Toddlers Love to Cook, this three-part series at Little […]
Café Con Arte: Day of the Dead Ofrendas at Latino Arts DAY OF THE DEAD OFRENDAS Date: Wednesday, October 29th Time: 8:30 a.m. - English & 9:30 a.m. - Spanish […]
Learn ways to stimulate your child’s learning and creativity through these fun, play based workshops. They provide great bonding time as parent/caregiver and child will participate together. All sessions are […]
Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the […]
Join us for an informative and supportive community conversation designed to help families, educators, and caregivers better understand and navigate the autism journey. This panel will bring together experts from […]
Come unwind under the dome of the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium and meditate for your mental health! View an awe-inspiring planetarium show featuring a stunning sunset as you travel from the Grand […]
Join Milwaukee’s Festival City Symphony for a thrilling Halloween concert—free for all! Come in costume, get cozy, and enjoy a hauntingly fun evening of magical and monstrous music. Whether you’re […]
Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Washington Park - NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at […]
The North Shore's favorite Halloween event is back! Join us for Nightmare on Elm Street presented by Schramka Funeral Home: trick-or-treat, food trucks, entertainment and family fun. FREE admission! Trick-or-treat […]
The North Shore's favorite Halloween event is back! Join us for Nightmare on Elm Street presented by Schramka Funeral Home: trick-or-treat, food trucks, entertainment and family fun. FREE admission! Trick-or-treat […]
A Boo-tiful Day of Play & Projects! Unleash Your Inner Monster and Your Creative Spirit! Get ready for a spooktacular, self-guided Halloween bash filled with crafts, costumes, and creative […]
Looking for something fun + kid-friendly to do on actual Halloween day that isn’t too late? This one’s perfectly tailored for you and your little boo! This event is ideal […]
The Cedarburg Chamber's Pumpkin Walk is a fun, community-wide event that celebrates all things Halloween! Bring your carved pumpkins to light up the street. Wear your costumes and creep down […]
It's time for the SWEETEST tradition of the year: trick-or-treating! Grab your costumes and bucket, and have a fun and safe time. Remember to turn your porch lights on if […]
Friday, October 31 · 7 - 9:30pm Latino Arts, Inc. 1028 South 9th Street Milwaukee, WI Celebrate the richness of Mexican culture through traditional dance, music, and storytelling in A Journey […]
This Halloween, the Sanderson Sisters are back, and Disney’s Hocus Pocus will cast its spell on you like never before! Accidentally brought back to life in Salem on Halloween night, […]
Kidpreneur Fair Support & encourage local kid entrepreneurs as they present their products, ideas and inventions SAVE THE DATE! DATES: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 TIMES: Two Groups Each Day- […]
Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of […]
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